New motoring law to affect those with caravans
Exterior mirrors offer greater visibility for those towing caravans
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Friday, 15, Jan 2010 09:06
Caravan holidaymakers heading to Devon and Cornwall this summer have been reminded about a change in the law relating to rear view mirrors.
Motorists driving vehicles first used after January 26th must have at least two exterior view mirrors fitted, both on the driver's and passenger's side, BudePeople.co.uk reported.
A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson told the website that the change in the law was brought about to make it safer for drivers towing a caravan.
"One way drivers may be caught out is if they are towing a caravan which is considerably wider than the car. When the caravan is detached, the mirrors stick out more than the 25cm allowed and so could be dangerous to other road users," the representative told the site.
Police also advised that, given the number of caravans found in the region during the summer months, motorists need to remember to remove their mirror extensions upon reaching their location and parking their caravan.
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